EVENT INFORMATION

17
February
1719

The slave ship Swallow arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 376 people had been taken aboard and approximately 320 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 February 1719 ๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Vessel: Swallow; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Herbert, Thomas; Investor: Herbert, Thomas. The voyage began at London on 28 February 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Benin, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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